Swedish glass master Erik Höglund reveled in unconventional techniques and practices — the Karlskrona native once drove glassblower Ruben Hjelm out of a studio at Boda after mixing potatoes into a crucible of molten glass to determine if he could generate bubbles in the finished object. Höglund always walked his own path, and his individuality and creative spirit defines the range of decorative objects, lighting fixtures and other works in glass that he created over the years.
Höglund was born in 1932 and studied drawing and sculpting at the Swedish School of Arts. Despite his limited experience with glass, Höglund joined Boda Glassworks when the manufacturer reached out to the school for the services of a young glass artist. He taught himself how to blow glass at night and found inspiration on travels through Europe as well as in his everyday life, creating sculptures that boasted exquisite color pairings and subdued, streamlined forms. He worked at Boda for 20 years.
The Swedish National Museum purchased Höglund’s early works for an exhibition of Swedish glass art, and in 1957, Höglund’s stunning and expressive objects and sculptures earned the Danish Lunning Prize — the highest honor for an up-and-coming Scandinavian artist. He garnered international acclaim and his colorful iron and glass candleholders, candelabras and vases went on display in New York City. His work is held in the collections of the Blekinge Museum, the National Museum of Stockholm and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Höglund left Boda in 1973 to establish his own smithery. He returned to glass design in the subsequent years, when the legendary innovator created richly colored and provocative works for Pukeberg, Åhus, Nový Bor and other manufacturers.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Erik Höglund decorative objects, lighting and dinnerware.
Scandinavian Modern Iron and Glass Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda Smide
By Erik Höglund, Boda Smide AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
A are, Scandinavian Modern chandelier in wrought steel structure designed by Erik Hoglund (Höglund) and executed by Boda Nova Glassworks / Axel Stromberg Ironworks, Sweden, 1971. I...
Wrought Iron
Erik Höglund and Kosta Boda Chandelier, 1960
By Erik Höglund
Located in Brussels, BE
Erik Höglund ans Kosta Boda (Sweden, 1932-1998) a chandelier for 12 candles, Sweden, 1960-70s. Wrought iron, cast and blown clear glass, height without links ca 95 cm, diameter ca 4...
Wrought Iron
$2,176
H 23.63 in Dm 17.72 in
Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, Iron & Glass Chandelier, Sweden, Circa 1965
By Erik Höglund
Located in London, GB
A striking mid-century chandelier designed by renowned Swedish artist Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, circa 1965. Crafted from black-lacquered iron, this sculptural piece features six a...
Iron
Erik Hoglund Hanging Candelabrum / Candelabra / Chandelier. Blown Glass, Iron
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Kansas City, MO
Erik / Eric Hoglund hanging candelabra / candelabrum / pendent / chandelier. Blown glass and wrought iron. Includes four original drop down extensions. This is an excellent example o...
Wrought Iron
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.23 in Dm 21.66 in
Large 12 Arms Amber Glass and Iron Chandelier Candelabra by Erik Höglund Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful amber and clear art glass on wrought iron candelabra chandelier was designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Smide. Erik Hö...
Wrought Iron
Erik Hoglund 15 Candle Chandelier
By Erik Höglund
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your home decor with the gorgeous 15-candle chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, circa 1960s. Expertly designed and manufactured in Sweden, this striking piece features...
Wrought Iron
$1,836
H 28.75 in Dm 11.42 in
1960s Pendant Lamp by Erik Höglund with Purple Glass for Boda Glasburk Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Einar Backstrom, Kosta Boda
Located in London, GB
1960 Sweden suspension or pendant, designed by Erik Höglund for the glassmaker Boda Glasbruk (later known as Kosta Boda). This pentagonal pendant lam...
Metal
$1,241Sale Price|30% Off
H 49.22 in Dm 13.78 in
Midcentury Pendant by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Rare celling lamp by Swedish designer Erik Höglund for glass maker Kosta Boda Glass manufacturers. The frame is made in brass with attached round pieces of glass depicting the star s...
Brass
Chandelier by ERIK HÖGLUND for Boda
By Hans Bergström and Erik Höglund
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 12-arms chandelier, designed by ERIK HÖGLUND for Boda , Sweden, second half of the 20th century. Hand blown glass and rough iron. Electrification available upon request. H 40″; ...
Blown Glass
Erik Hoglund Six-Arm Chandelier for Boda, Late 20th Century
By Boda Smide AB, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large twelve-armed candlelit chandelier, designed by Erik Hoglund for Boda Smide. With art glass pendants, late 20th century.
Wrought Iron
$2,954
H 34.65 in Dm 18.12 in
Erik Höglund Hanging Candelabrum/Candelabra/Chandelier. Blown Glass & Iron
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vintage chandelier by Erik Höglund, produced in Sweden, 1970s. Gilded wrought iron and cast glass pendants with different figures.
Iron
$1,891
H 33.47 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art glass and wrought iron chandelier by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful blue and clear art glass on wrought iron candelabra chandelier was designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk & Smid...
Wrought Iron
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Nine-Candle Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous nine-candle chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, circa 1960s. The chandelier which is made of wrought iron and glass was des...
Wrought Iron